KILZ FILLZ Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 my toilet has had a drippy-leak that turned into a full spray this morning not the toilet itself but where it connects to the wall its coming from this line right here, not the fitting but the line itself. i already turned the knob for the water off, so the leak is done for now. can i replace this line easily? its sunday and getting a plumber here would be a costly pain in the ass i would prefer to do it myself if possible. thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drue_Down Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Try a White Sox Forum 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morton Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Try to fix it yourself and if you cant call around to get bids. Then post on craigslist labor gigs for half of the lowest bid. I am sure someone would come out to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pornbooth Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 its just a hose, you should be able to fix it easily i dont see how the hose disconnects so it may be more complicated, if anything buy some JB Weld or a silicon sealer and coat the fuck outta it where it leaks, ya no toilet for 24 but it will solve the problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercer Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 As long as you can turn off the water going to it you're fine. After you shut it off take whatever part over to home depot, find a replacement. You might need to torch it though, can't tell, if so don't forget the flux. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MomentIsNow Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 It depends on what's leaking. If it's just the hose then it's pretty straight forward, turn off water, remove hose replace with new one. If it's leaking from the pipe that's protruding from the wall then it gets a bit harder but it should fix the problem for a good while. Your gonna need a new shut-off valve and a blowtorch. You don't really need a fire protecting cloth, just don't burn your house down. 1. Unscrew the faucet supply line from the shutoff valve with a small adjustable wrench. ( Make sure you turned off all the water going to the pipe. ) 2. Clamp a pair of locking pliers to the old soldered valve and heat the valve with a propane torch. When the solder melts, twist the valve back and forth while pulling it off. Wipe the end of the pipe with a cloth immediately after removing the valve to get rid of old solder. (Wear a glove so you don’t burn your hand.) 3. Slide the compression nut, then the ferrule, onto the copper water pipe. Lubricate the compression threads with a small amount of pipe dope. Tighten until firm with a pair of adjustable wrenches and then turn the wrench an additional 180 degrees. Reconnect the faucet supply line after the shutoff valve is in place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R@ndomH3ro Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 this some bob vila shit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevem.yzerman Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Mighty Putty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_gooch Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 these guys are: actually... sort of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMad.GIF Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I forsee hilariously bad results if you take plumbing advice from channel 0 I know a guy you can call tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyMoney Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 1.Get drunk. 2.GO FOR IT! 3.Post pics of ensuing hilarity on Ch.0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I'm not a plumber, but I do have the flu. That qualifies me to tell you that red heads make horrible lovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CACashRefund Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I think i can help you out. I'm always getting these gigs as a plumber... CAUSE I LAY DOWN THE PIPE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R@ndomH3ro Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 hahahahahaha CACASH for the win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Harris Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 i work in bathrooms with plumbers fairly often, but i can't say that's a fitting that i've seen before. it sounds to me like it needs replaced, probably just past it's time. shut the water off once you've got the replacement fitting and get the wrench and grips out. and fill your kettle incase it gets worse and you need to shut the water off completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercer Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swordfish meatloaf Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 FIXED. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter_Milkshake Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slept_on Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 get a new hose...if you cant figure out how to turn the water off and replace it you should probably just give up on life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJONATHONX Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Dont you work on jet engines and shit? You couldnt figure this out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...HSAMSnoytiC Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 dude its just a hose. you dont even have to pay for a new one. GO TO A GAS STATION USE THERE CAN TURN THE WATER OFF AT THE BASE AND STEAL THERES. done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KINGSHITOFFUCKMOUNTAIN Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 shit rolls downhill friday's payday oh, and don't bite your nails 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somekat Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 sounds to me like you got yourself an extremely serious problem. the mineral build up inside the hose will start to mutate into a living organism, and the leak pulls shit from the bowl into the hose, creating a crazy hell-pit of sorts for bacteria to grow... I say evacuate, get out of your house NOW. you are about to have a shit monster crawl out of that bowl. don't be surprised to see people without genitals approaching you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shai Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I'm not a plumber, but I do have the flu. That qualifies me to tell you that red heads make horrible lovers. SACRILEGE! But you're right, things seldom work out well in the end. Boats, leave the supply turned off for now. You can flush the toilet by pouring a couple gallons of water directly into the bowl....keep a bucket in the tub/shower. Do you have a landlord? If so, it's his responsibility and it's best not to fuck around with plumbing if you're renting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ginger Bread Man Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 SACRILEGE! But you're right, things seldom work out well in the end. Boats, leave the supply turned off for now. You can flush the toilet by pouring a couple gallons of water directly into the bowl....keep a bucket in the tub/shower. this motherfucker is gonna do it like 3rd world countries where running water is unheard of. haha. im zoning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_gacy Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 This right hur ^^ Guess you should have ordered that Time Life Kitchens and Bathroom series instead of ignoring the commercial, eh? Anyhow, you can find this info pretty easy by searching online, had to do something similar to learn about the flushometer before. For what it might matter, it's better to shit and piss in the open air/great outdoors anyhow, so hop the nieghbor's fence with a roll of t.p. and let loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 SACRILEGE! But you're right, things seldom work out well in the end. Boats, leave the supply turned off for now. You can flush the toilet by pouring a couple gallons of water directly into the bowl....keep a bucket in the tub/shower. Do you have a landlord? If so, it's his responsibility and it's best not to fuck around with plumbing if you're renting. I was just sayin'. Also: Da Bears! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Break '92 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 So I guess Im not the only one here that had some plumbing issues. I was almost going to make a thread, but fuck it said I. Water heater sprang a massive leak on Thursday last week and flooded my kitchen, and the water seeped into my hardwood floors in two adjacent rooms. Between the time I had a new water heater installed and the water damage people came out, I accidently dropped a set of outer tie rod ends for my car in my bathroom sink and took broke the ceramic. Woops. Put in a new sink later that day. As I type this the people from Servpro are taking some drying equipment/plastic floor covering away. So basically, your toilet problem is minor and you can fix it easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClueTwo Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 That's one nasty looking bathroom.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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